UPDATE: (August 17, 2018)- Escaped inmate Charles A. Richards was located in Winchester, KY today and arrested by the Winchester Police Department.
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Paducah, KY (August 13, 2018)- The Kentucky State Police received a call from the Keaton Correctional Facility located in Paducah, KY on August 12, 2018 at approximately 8:30 PM about a missing inmate. The staff advised after a head count search, they discovered an inmate missing. Charles A. Richards of Winchester, KY, is described as a 28 year old white male, 5’09”, blonde hair, and blue eyes. It is unknown what Richards was wearing at the time of his escape. Richards was serving time for Manufacturing Methamphetamine.
The investigation continues by KSP Trooper Aaron Jestes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.